veterinarian

Learning how to keep your horse warm in winter is one of the ways you can keep your horse healthy all year long. Severe cold and weather can affect your horse but they tend to be cold hardy and able to adapt well with a little effort on your part. Here is an overview of winter horse care: Stables and Shelter Your horse will grow a winter coat to help keep him warm in the winter. Having a stable or shelter is a good idea…

Helping your pet cope with visitors is one of the main reasons why you should socialize your pet while they are young. This is not always an option if you get your pet when it’s older or have no way to socialize your pet. If you notice a sudden change in your pet’s behavior, you should seek medical attention. Your veterinarian may be able to find a cause for your pet’s behavior. If your pet is normally shy, here are a few things you can…

Therapy dogs are showing up in all sorts of places. We have all seen companion dogs that help take care of their owner who needs special care. These dogs usually aren’t therapy dogs but service dogs that have been trained to help their owner with their disability. Therapy dogs on the other hand are dogs people own and train to bring a smile or comfort to other people. You will find therapy dogs and their owners working in schools, libraries, and other educational places and…

Raising healthy goats is becoming a concern for not only goat farms but new goat owners as well. Many people are showing an interest in goats as well as chickens and bees. Websites like Little House in the Suburbs are becoming popular as people are returning to living naturally and being self-sufficient. Goats are being raised for milk and meat as people are also looking for organic ways to feed their families. Cute Baby Goats Most people will agree baby goats are adorable. Many petting…

At Locust Trace Veterinary Clinic, we aim to encourage high school students who are interested in careers in Veterinary Science. Veterinary Science is an exciting field that involves the care and treatment of wild and domestic animals. You may work in a zoo, veterinary clinic, laboratory or a host of other places where animals are available. What you do and how much you can earn, depends on the degree you hold, how much education you have and the facility where you work. Here are some…

From the vision to reality, Locust Trace AgriScience Center is offering students this year the opportunity for hands on learning and skills that will prepare them for a career in veterinary science. The Locust Trace Veterinary Clinic is a complete veterinary clinic that offers its patients the best in veterinary care. It is also a place where students can come alongside the veterinary practice and get hands on experience. Dr. Martin and His Vision Some of you may have gotten the pleasure of meeting Dr.…

There are quite a few common pig diseases, although pigs for the most part are healthy animals. You can imagine though, with their living conditions, that even the most careful farmer or pet owner would need to be aware of common pig diseases. Your veterinarian at Locust Trace Veterinary Clinic can help you set up a vaccination program for your pigs. They may also recommend if it is possible to get autogenous vaccines; these are bacterial vaccines that are manufactured from the specific pathogenic bacteria…

Here are a few tips for new cat owners. Cats are indeed, cute, furry and so much fun when they are small. The most important thing to remember, when you decide to get a cute little kitty, is that one day it will be a less active cat that may live until he is 20 years old. Are you prepared to take care of a pet for that long? Here are a few things to consider: Tips for New Cat Owners – Before You Decide…

Did you know that 1 in every 4 homes in American have pet cats. That’s a lot of cats! Anyone who has ever owned a cat will agree they can be quite amusing. It seems no two cats are alike. Here are a few interesting facts about pet cats. Some Cat Facts Statistics There are 500 million domestic cats in the world and 33 different breeds. The Humane Society suggests there are around 50 million feral cats in the U.S. In American people spend…

If your kids are like most kids, they may be begging you to adopt a family pet. Pets are a great idea for kids. There are some reasons why you may want to put off adopting a pet or you may feel your family cannot afford to take care of a pet. Most families however, can find a pet that they can afford. Here are some of the benefits kids get from pets: Developing Nurturing Kids Pets that you can interact with like a dog…